CK Children's Program

Candlewood Knolls Golf Cart Guidelines

Golf Carts must have head lights and reflective
tail tape affixed to the rear of the cart if they are going to be used after
dark.Reflective tail tape will be
provided.

Drivers must be 16 years of age to drive a Golf
Cart or 15 years of age with a valid learners permit.You may also drive a Golf Cart if you are
under 16 years of age if you are accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or
older sitting alongside in the front seat.

Golf Cart capacity is limited to the available seating
on each respective Golf Cart.

Driving rules for Golf Carts are consistent with
general rules of the road.This includes
abiding by Stop signs, yielding the right of way, staying to the right side of
the road, etc.It is the responsibility
of the driver to know and follow the rules of the road.

Announcements

We are sad to announce the passing of Florence Iavarone's Father, Frank Raio, who died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. "Pop" as he was affectionately known was 90 years of age and had been a part of the Candlewood Knolls Community for 32 years. The Community made him an honorary member for all his hard work on the ball field and other Knolls improvements. He was always there to lend a helping hand for anything that had to be done. He spent most of his weekends not only enjoying the activities with his family but by also participating in helping to put on community events. He took great pleasure in taking his grandchildren for golf cart rides but he never really got too far as he stopped to speak with all of his friends along the way. He particularly enjoyed the picnic which was the highlight of the summer and he would guard the "Keg of Beer" for all of the cooks. Pop had a kind word for everyone that he met and he was truly loved by his grandchildren, their friends and their children. The enthusiasm that he showed for the picnic was infectious and is something that lives on with his entire family.

"Pop" is survived by his daughter Florence, her husband John, his son Joseph, his wife, Angela, his grandchildren , Danielle, her husband Gregg, Michele, her fiancé, Frank, Frankie, his wife Tiffany, Chrissy, her husband Tom, Angela Mary and 6 great grandchildren.

William (Bill) Michael Hyland passed away the morning of January 6th, 2019 a month shy of his 89th birthday.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Bill graduated from St. Michael’s Diocesan High School in 1948 and went on to earn both a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a law degree from Fordham University. He was an early pioneer in sports television broadcasting and he enjoyed a successful career spanning more than four decades at Globecast and its predecessor companies before retiring from his position as Senior Vice President for Business Affairs in 1998.

A lifelong parishioner of St. Ephrem’s Church, Bill received his elementary school education at the parish school and, later, as an adult, served as a founding member of the St. Ephrem’s Parish Council and its Finance Committee. For many years he administered Holy Communion as a Eucharistic Minister and he also volunteered his time as a member of the parish’s Christian Awareness Program.

For forty-six years, Bill served as treasurer of the St. Michael’s Alumni Association. In recognition of his many years of service and support for its charitable activities, Bill was inducted into the St Francis Xavier Society in 1989 and into the Society of St. Michael in 2002. In 2008 he was chosen as St. Michael’s Alumni Association’s Honoree of the Year.

Bill married Ruby Marie Blundell in 1955 and together they raised five children. The family spent summers at their cabin in Candlewood Knolls, Connecticut. The Knolls was a favorite place for Bill. He made many very close friends there - friendships that endured for more than fifty years. Over the years, Bill and Ruby enjoyed the social life of the community - they chaired dinner dances, organized trips to Saratoga Race Course, and hosted more than a few impromptu Irish coffee parties. In later years Bill enjoyed relaxing on the porch reading a book or the Sunday paper or just watching softball games from his centerfield “catbird’s seat”.The Family Picnic was always a favorite event - Bill enjoyed the company of his extended family on this day. The enthusiasm he showed for this family get-together was infectious and is a sentiment that lives on with his grandchildren who consider this day as their “most favorite day of the year “.

Bill had a broad smile and a quick wit, a keen intellect, a high moral ethic, a strong sense of duty, and a willingness to make many personal sacrifices to benefit his family and friends. Bill possessed an unshakable faith in his God and served as a shining example for others to follow.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife Ruby, their five children and their spouses Bill (Sue) Hyland, Jr., Kathleen (Brian) Shanahan, Rich Hyland, Jim (Lucille) Hyland, Marybeth (Norrie) Manson; eleven grandchildren (Joe, Mike, Tim, Brian, Patrick, Marika, Justin, Katie, Julie, Daniel, and Kevin), four great-grandchildren (Brandon, Avery, Tommy and Emma), his sister Mary, his granddaughters-in-law (Nicole and Gina), and his many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents John and Mary, his brother Jack and his sister-in-law Maureen, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Jeanette and George Guthinger, and Annie and Walter Juckiewicz.

Visitation hours are Wednesday, January 9th, from 7 to 9 PM and Thursday, January 10th from 2 to 5 PM and from 7 to 9 PM at McLaughlin and Sons Funeral Home, 9620 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 11th at 11:30 AM at St. Ephrem’s RC Church, 929 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the St. Michael’s Alumni Association, c/o Xaverian High School, 7100 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209 or to a charity of your choice.

It comes with deep sadness that our beloved Cynthia Ann Greenfield left her loving family on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Cynthia was born December 23 rd , 1939 in New York City to the late Anne and Anson Shevlin. Cynthia moved to Vermont with her husband and founded one of the most famous ski areas in the northeast, Glen Ellen. She then moved to Manhattan and worked for years for Skadden, Arps law firm. Cynthia and Paul retired to Wilmington, NC to enjoy a warmer climate. Cynthia was a longtime resident at the Knolls spanning over 4 decades of spectacular summers with her parents, her children and her grandchildren. All three generations attended the children’s camp of which Cynthia was the director for many years. Cynthia also acted as the entertainment director while her husband Paul was acting President.

She took great pride and love of her community and always spoke fondly of her memories. Cynthia is survived by her husband Paul, sister Patricia, brother Kevin, daughters Tracie and Dawn, step children Nancy and Michael, grandchildren Alixandre, Zachary, Christopher, Sophia,Dylan, Lia, Mia, Jade and also a great grandson Elliott.

Cynthia will be sadly missed and there will be a huge void in the lives that she touched. We love you always and forever.

Robert Dennis “Brud” Dugan Sr. entered into eternal peace surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 17, 2018. Brud was born on September 29, 1926 in Yonkers, NY to the late Eugene and Sarah (Kelly) Dugan. He received his education in Yonkers schools. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Amsterdam in the Pacific Ocean theatre during WWII. After proudly serving his country he returned to Yonkers and in 1948 married C. Theresa Romano. Brud joined the Yonkers Fire Department in 1954 and retired in 1981. In 1969, he moved to New Fairfield, CT. Upon his retirement from the YFD, Brud began a successful career in real estate. Brud became a widower in 1980 after losing his loving wife Terry to cancer. In 1983, he was blessed to begin a new love story with his devoted wife Carol (Beland) Banning who survives him.

Also left to cherish his memory, are his children, Robert D. Dugan Jr., Heather Carswell, Scott and Glenn Banning. A beloved Pop-Pop, he will be missed by his 20 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. His brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Patricia Dugan and sister Mary Fernandes, brother and sister-in-law Robert and Beverly Pietrzkiewicz, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his constant and most loyal companion, Lucky. Brud was predeceased by his daughter Diane T. Dugan, grandson William M. Barnaby Jr. and brothers, Eugene, Thomas, John, Lawrence, and Raymond, Dugan.

An avid golfer, Brud and Carol spent their winters in Florida. His strong work ethic, mechanical genius, and willingness to share his gift of fixing anything, made him the go to man for many. Brud was always quick with a joke and with his wit, humor and Irish charm he would captivate any and all with grand stories of his adventures. His family will treasure the time spent celebrating all of life’s milestones with him and will continue to live by the example he set for us. He was a devout man, who lived his life loving God, country, and family.

A Visitation will be held at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury on Sunday, September 23rd from 2:00 – 5:00 PM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 24th at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 21 Brush Hollow Road, New Fairfield at 10:00 AM

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to St. Edward the Confessor church, 21 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812.

Pat Fleischmann, one of our favorite long term CK residents, died peacefully on August 21, 2018. Pat started coming to Candlewood Knolls with her husband Dennis in 1968. Pat and Dennis bought their home on Summerhill Road in 1984 and she had spent over 30 years creating the perfect lake house for her family. Each of their four children attended camp and went on to become counselors. Everyone who knew Pat knows that she loved to sing, dance, entertain her friends and put her entire heart and soul into her beautiful garden. Over the years, Pat was involved in countless community events including everything from the Family Picnic to tennis tournaments, and the President’s Day dance. Pat is survived by her husband, Dennis, her four children, Laura, Dennis, Colleen, and Kevin and her granddaughters, Ayla and Emerson.

A memorial mass in honor of Pat will take place at St. Edward the Confessor on Friday, September 7 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow immediately at the Knolls Clubhouse. All community members are invited to come celebrate Pat’s life.

Memorial donations in honor of Pat may be made to the Whittingham Cancer Center in Norwalk or the Norwalk Hospital ICU.

For those attending the Clam Bake on Saturday, Dan Hamilton and his wife Beth will be attending as invited guests to recognize and thank Dan on his 25th anniversary year of service to Candlewood Knolls. If you see them, please stop by to give your personal thanks to him and Beth.

Joseph Brakl, a long-term CK resident, died in late November 2017. Born in Vienna and educated in Shanghai during WWII, he later served in the US army during the Korean War. After obtaining masters' degrees from Columbia University and NY University in geology and geophysics, Joe worked extensively with Columbia University's Hudson Laboratories developing the undersea Artemis Tower (Bermuda trench area) and mapping the mid-Atlantic ridge. He ended his career heading a small technology company in Dobbs Ferry NY.

Joe was an avid water skier and spent 45 years enjoying CK and Candlewood Lake. He is sorely missed by his wife of 50 years, Mary Jane Brakl, daughter Vicki Brakl and grandaugher, Collette Brakl Carlson.

It’s cold. Freezing in fact. But it’s mid-December in the Knolls and the frosty air is to be expected.
The lake cottages are all buttoned up for the winter … slumbering after a busy Summer and Fall of
boisterous families enjoying our beautiful Candlewood Lake! But there is still work to be done …
water to be turned off, leaves to be picked up and docks to be secured … which leads us to our
story.

Early one morning Dan, with ruddy cheeks, sporting a jaunty
red cap and his helper Sean set off to North Beach to
check on the docks one last time and to move the big, yellow
tractor back to the clubhouse for the winter. To their
surprise, a swan timidly approached them. Sean tried to
stroke her … but she backed away … and that was that.
Both Dan and Sean thought it was odd, but they had work
to do and soon thoughts of the lone swan were replaced by
the “Things To Do” checklist. The next day, curious, not
knowing what to expect … they stopped by North Beach
and saw the swan again.

She was alone. Battered and abandoned by her bevy, she lay on the dock … hungry, thirsty and
cold. She was forgotten. Her feathers were torn, her slim legs scraped raw by ice and her normally
bright eyes dulled by pain and loneliness. She had given up hope. But Sean and Dan saw
her … and now the story becomes one of hope, kindness and the goodness of one small gesture.

Seeing her distress, Dan and Sean quickly called the Sharon Audubon Society, and after receiving
some careful instructions on how to rescue the swan, they swaddled her in a blanket and flew
like the wind to Sharon where help waited. Sean named her Spirit … and their actions are the
embodiment of Candlewood Knolls … where caring for each other is our way of life.

Thanks to the kindness of our own Santa and his helper as well as
the expertise of Sunny at Audubon, Spirit is doing well … and in the
Spring will be returned to Candlewood Lake.

Sunny tells us we can adopt Spirit … and in doing so insure her complete
rehabilitation as well as other creatures in their care. So those
of you who have been touched by this story, and want to participate
in Spirit’s care, please visit http://sharon.audubon.org and contribute
… make sure you reference Spirit and Candlewood Knolls! We
look forward to seeing all of you, including our beautiful Spirit, when
we return to the Knolls in the Spring!

Our tennis courts are looking great! We recently had them resurfaced (no more bird baths or cracks!) and re-painted. We also added pickleball lines, so try your hand at that too!) Please come out to enjoy the court!